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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 684.01 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 684.01 and 236.52 is: 354.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 684.01 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/684.01 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 684.01 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 161,778.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,778.63/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.81

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